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Sources For Prescription Drugs Often Come From Friends And Family
A new study from researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that most people who abuse prescription painkillers get their fix from friends and family, while those who chronically abuse the addictive opioids most …
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Philip Seymour Hoffman's Story and Obamacare Coverage of Drug Addiction
These risks include a family history of addiction (drug, alcohol or tobacco), people with other mental conditions (including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and even loneliness), social or peer pressures (friends with addiction or abuse behaviors …
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Question by Logan: How would I write this paragraph more intelligently?
“Though using drugs is a person’s own decision, it has been proven that there are also uncontrollable elements in the process of drug addiction. Though environment and genes are important variables in initial drug use and continued drug addiction, staying away from drugs in the first place is the only sure way of not becoming a drug addict.”

I need this last paragraph of my essay to sound more sophisticated. I have horrible writer’s block at the moment and can’t think of how to reword this. I also need 2 or 3 more sentences added to it. Can anyone rewrite this more intelligently for me? Will award best answer if I use your sentence!

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Answer by Froggy
The use of proscribed drugs is a personal choice but one that most simply ‘fall into’ rather than after careful consideration. Saying ‘NO’ as the adverts told us, is not really a very practical solution in the restriction of their uses as peer pressure has been shown to be a fairly important factor, particularly when ‘bullying’ or the demeaning of an individual for not being part of the group, is added. The mystique of drug taking requires to be eradicated before any real effect will be made on this modern-day scourge and there is no better antidote than to ‘stay away’ from all forms of proscribed drugs.

Answer by Asdfghjkl
Although the decision to use drugs is a matter of free will, it is important to note that there are other elements, such as environmental influences and genetic impulses, which often contribute to the development of substance dependance. For those who may have a hereditary history of substance abuse it is best to abstain, but it would be naive to assume that such an idea could garner influence in a society where the use of illicit substances is so prevalent. The best thing that we can do is encourage people to research substances, dosage, and appropriate usage before attempting to try anything and also provide open communication and paths to rehabilitation for those who may have developed dependancy.

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I dunno what you were going for but I’m pro drug use so I threw that last bit in there for consideration. Abstinence just doesn’t work. It’s like abstinence only sex education.. doesn’t do **** and those kids are probably even more likely to experiment with sex than the kids who get actual sex ed.. so what ends up happening is that because they don’t have any knowledge of contraception and STD’s they end up screwing their **** up. And then on top of that those people who are PRO abstinence are also PRO life so then people can’t get abortions either. Just something you should consider. It’s better to promote knowledge than it is to scare people into staying away from something.

Drug Rehab Duluth Refocuses the View of Addiction
Drug Rehab Duluth announced news plans to emphasize removing the negative stereotypes of rehab to encourage more people to seek treatment. Because every addict is different, specialists at Drug Rehab Duluth are hoping to encourage recovering …
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Opiate Addiction Comes into Focus at Drug Rehab Stockbridge
Susan W., a dedicated addiction professional working at Drug Rehab Stockbridge, was a principal member of the team that established the new treatment options and she was happy to explain why the new programs are so much more successful. “Pain is the …
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Drug Rehab La Grange Surges Addiction Recovery Forward with New Treatments
Make no mistake, alcohol is as addictive and dangerous as any drug out there today. The addiction experts at Drug Rehab Griffin are here to help however as they've instituted a brand new approach to addiction treatment that helps alcohol addicts get …
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Question by Frenzy: How often must one get drunk before you would consider them an alcoholic? ?
With what frequency must drinking to get drunk, not having a glass of wine over dinner for instance, occur before you would consider a person an alcoholic?

I don’t buy into this AA mythology that alcoholism is a disease, by the way. It’s an expression of a specific behavior – excessive consumption of alcohol to get become inebriated. So, if you happen to be a member of that cult, you don’t have to answer this question.

Best answer:

Answer by LIKELY STORY
Well, the doctors say, I think it is one or two drinks a day is OK, maybe three stretching it, so take it from there, then you are damaging your body

Answer by bmwfanboy1990
I think it when it interfears with your life, so assuming you work mon to fri, you could get drunk 2 times a week, friday and saturday, and be ok, meaning it would be 3 times a week for an alcoholic.

Tampa Addiction Treatment and Detox "Best of the Best" Awarded to The …
More importantly, their Accelerated Detox Technique (ADT), combined with Naltrexone therapy, has helped many of their patients to stay free of their addictions. If you, a friend, or a loved one needs treatment from a drug or alcohol addiction, there is …
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Spiritual River Releases Infographic, "Addiction Treatment and Alcoholism …
"Treatment works. Even if it doesn't work perfectly," states Spiritual River's Infographic, published to inform struggling addicts and recent recovering addicts in fear of a relapse and seeking recurrent treatments for alcohol abuse. In this bold and …
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Steps Toward Recovery from Alcohol Addiction
Studies show that people become alcohol dependent due to a number of reasons, including personal issues, stress and peer pressure. Alcohol addiction will disrupt your life and destroy personal relationships. But the problem for most alcoholics is that …
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Steps Toward Recovery from Alcohol Addiction
Studies show that people become alcohol dependent due to a number of reasons, including personal issues, stress and peer pressure. Alcohol addiction will disrupt your life and destroy personal relationships. But the problem for most alcoholics is that …
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Fighting Addiction: National Drug, Alcohol Recovery Month emphasizes …
The need for treatment recently prompted President Barrack Obama and 73 other government leaders in North America to declare September as National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month. Despite the recognition of the health issue, not everyone who needs …
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